Cairo City Tour: The Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan El Khalili

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt on this full-day private tour. Take in breathtaking panoramic views from a medieval fortress, marvel at stunning Ottoman architecture, and lose yourself in the colors and scents of Cairo's oldest market.

Tour Overview

Duration: 7 Hours

Tour Type: Private Tour

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo Hotels

Tour Highlights

Step back in time at the famous Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval Islamic fortress that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Cairo skyline.

Explore the breathtaking Mosque of Muhammad Ali, often called the Alabaster Mosque, world-renowned for its magnificent Ottoman architecture.

Walk through the historic Khan El Khalili, the oldest and most famous open-air market in Cairo, with vibrant narrow alleys lined with colorful shops.

Discover traditional Egyptian crafts, aromatic spices, exotic perfumes, and authentic souvenirs.

1. 08:00 AM — Hotel Pickup

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your day of exploration.

2. Stop 1: Salah El-Din Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Step back in time at the famous Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval Islamic fortress that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Cairo skyline. Inside the citadel, explore the breathtaking Mosque of Muhammad Ali, world-renowned for its magnificent Ottoman architecture.

3. Stop 2: Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Walk through the historic Khan El Khalili, the oldest and most famous open-air market in Cairo. Enjoy wandering through its vibrant narrow alleys lined with colorful shops — the perfect place to discover traditional Egyptian crafts, aromatic spices, exotic perfumes, and authentic souvenirs.

4. Return to Hotel

After a full day of sightseeing, you will be comfortably returned to your hotel in Cairo, with drop-off expected around 3:00 PM.

What's Included & Excluded

Included:

Private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Professional tour guide fluent in your preferred language.

Lunch during the tour.

Complimentary bottled water.

All taxes and service fees.

Not Included:

Entrance fees/tickets to the sites.

Gratuities (tipping).

Pricing & Special Offers

Starting Price: $55 per person.